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The betting windows at casinos and racetracks in New Jersey will soon be open. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Monday to make New Jersey the second state after Delaware to take sports wagers since a Supreme Court decision cleared the way for such gambling, the Associated Press reported. He signed the measure four days after receiving it from the Democratic-led Legislature. Today, we’re finally making the dream of legalized sports betting a reality for New Jersey. This is the right move for our state and will strengthen our economy. pic.twitter.com/Dw3AIXnFGY— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) June 11, 2018 Dennis Drazin, who operates the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, near the Jersey shore, told the AP that Murphy would place the first bet on Thursday. In May, the state prevailed in a Supreme Court case that struck down a federal law that limited sports betting to just four states. With the ruling, any state can pass laws to legalize it. Many are … [Read more...] about Murphy signs bill to legalize sports betting in New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers advanced legislation to prohibit credit card-only sales in the state. The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee advanced the measure barring so-called cashless sales on Monday. The bill doesn't apply to mail or online purchases. Democratic Assemblyman Paul Moriarty sponsored the bill and says it's necessary to prevent discrimination against people who don't have access to credit cards. He also cited a 2017 article on Visa offering businesses up to $10,000 if they discontinued accepting cash by going all digital. Top News Photos: Trump in Singapore After Tense G7 Summit Jesco Denzel/AP Violating the measure carries a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for first-time offenses. The Treasury Department says there's no federal statute mandating private businesses accept cash for payment. Treasury says businesses are free to establish policies on taking cash unless there is a State law to the contrary. Top Tri-State News Photos Chris Mau Get the latest … [Read more...] about New Jersey Advances Bill Against Credit Card-Only Sales

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's computers are out of service for the second time this month. Agency officials say the problems reported Monday are a "residual effect" of a statewide server error that caused the initial outage. It means the MVC computer system cannot process transaction online or in its offices across the state. It's not clear when the computer system will be restored. MVC officials say an advisory will be posted on the agency's website when the system is working again. These Countries Have the Highest Threat Levels for Traveling Further details on what caused the server problems have not been disclosed. The MVC has suffered computer problems before: the agency's 39 offices across the Garden State were hampered by similar issues in 2016. Also that year, an I-Team investigation chronicled massive headaches for drivers. Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New … [Read more...] about New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Computers Go Down Again

A New Jersey family is frantically searching for a mother of a 7-year-old girl who hasn't been seen in nearly three weeks. Erin Stack, of Ridgefield Park, suffers from several disorders and didn't take her medication when she vanished May 22, her mother Lori Stack wrote in a Facebook post earlier this month. Lori Stack says her daughter had a new phone and charger with her, but the phone has been dead since that May night she was last seen in Paterson. Lori Stack says her daughter was last spotted wearing a black Johnny Cash T-shirt that her daughter Emma had given her for Mother's Day just a few weeks prior. "We are super concerned and worried," Lori Stack wrote. She said a missing persons report had been filed. "Please pray we find her safe." These Countries Have the Highest Threat Levels for Traveling The Facebook post has been shared more than 7,300 times since Lori Stack posted it June 2. Anyone with information about Erin Stack can contact … [Read more...] about Desperate Search for New Jersey Mother Now Missing Nearly 3 Weeks

Getty ImagesDave Kotinsky If you're a Real Housewives fan, you may remember Teresa Giudice as the queen of onscreen freak-outs. But now, it's my turn to freak out—because she is officially JACKED.On Saturday, Teresa pulled out all the big guns at the NPC South Jersey Bodybuilding Championships, and her extremely fit physique earned her third place at her first-ever bodybuilding competition. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below According to People, a source said the 46-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star trained for months to compete in the 40-plus bikini division. “She has been training for this bodybuilding competition since December,” the unnamed source said. “She wanted a new challenge and pushed herself to the extreme. Right now she is in the best shape of her life.” Advertisement - Continue Reading Below “She has lost a bunch of weight,” the source continued, adding that Teresa is “even more fit than when she got … [Read more...] about ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star Teresa Giudice Just Made Her Bodybuilding Debut